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Be Good at the Hard Things: How Mike Bahun’s Journey from Adversity to Franchise Success Is Fueling a Purpose-Driven Movement

When Mike Bahun reflects on his life, he doesn’t focus on the obstacles he faced growing up in inner-city Omaha. He focuses on how those hardships became the foundation for...
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Leadership Over Management: How Stephane Breault Helps Franchisors Break Through Their Growth Ceiling

What’s really holding franchisors back from scaling beyond 20 or 30 units?It’s not their business model.It’s not their marketing. It’s their leadership. That’s the tough truth Stephane Breault, franchise leadership...
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Franchise, Family, and Friendship: The Journey of Bonnie Lanyon and Carol Ann Hunter

In the newest episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, we explore more than just business. We dive into decades of grit, growth, and the deep bonds formed between two remarkable...
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Brooke Wilson: Building a Business, a Marriage, and a Mission of Value

When you think about the moving industry, you might not expect to find a story that blends emotional intelligence, entrepreneurial grit, and a powerful mission of self-worth. But that’s exactly...
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Biohacking, Burnout, and the Birth of a Wellness Franchise: JoJo Struebing’s Journey with Altered States Wellness

What happens when the fast pace of corporate life collides with personal anxiety, burnout, and the craving for purpose? If you’re JoJo Struebing, you leave the tech industry behind and...
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From Corporate Balance Sheets to Colorful Walls: How Sarah Ross Built a Business of Peace and Purpose

Sometimes, leaving a stable career isn’t just a leap of faith—it’s a carefully calculated next step. That’s exactly what Sarah Ross did after 10 years in corporate accounting, when she...
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From a Father’s Belief to a Family Legacy: The Chill-N Story with Donna and Daniel Golik

This Father’s Day, The Franchise Woman podcast celebrates the power of legacy, love, and entrepreneurship with a story that embodies them all. In 2012, Daniel Golik, then a senior at...
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Jungle Driving: The Franchise That’s Reimagining Teen Driver Education

What if you could lower teen accident rates by 60% with a driving school experience that’s fun, immersive, and unlike anything else on the road? That’s exactly what Jen Wherrell...
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Kindness Is a Strategy: How Michelle Holliman Builds Franchise Success from the Heart

In a franchise industry that’s often driven by metrics and margins, Michelle Holliman is a standout voice of compassion, communication, and consistency. As the Vice President of Franchise Development for...
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